Franklin CUSD 1

MAP testing is this week!! Get a good nights rest each day. Elementary remote learners: your teachers will be reaching out to you to set up a time for your child to come in to test at school, we will be available on Friday from 8-12 for anyone to test that day.

Hello, all! Please make sure all high school students, especially juniors and seniors, change the settings in Google Classroom to make sure they are receiving emails for Mrs. Black's Classrooms. Mrs. Black will be updating students about the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, scholarships, college visits, FAFSA, & other important school-related happenings via Classroom to try to avoid interrupting class time as much as possible. Some important recent updates include the option of the SAT for 12th grade students on October 14 rather than waiting until the spring date (sign up is on Classroom), PSAT sign up for juniors (optional and the sign up is on Classroom), new updates on college rep meetings during COVID, and some scholarship information. A full scholarship list is coming soon. Please feel free to stop by Mrs. Black's room if you have any questions or concerns or email at eblack@franklinhigh.com. If you need to reach Mrs. Black, you can also try the school phone at 217-675-2395, ext. 122. Elise Scannell Black School Counselor Graduate Student | Franklin High School HS Scholastic Bowl Coach Yearbook Adviser 217-675-2395 (ext 122) eblack@franklinhigh.com

Picture Day is tomorrow , September 10, 2020! Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/52203YF

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We at Franklin CUSD 1 appreciate the confidence and trust you place in us to educate your child/children. As partners in the education of your child/children, your opinion can help us understand how satisfied you are with the educational services we provide. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for you and your child/children. So, please take a moment to complete this short survey. Your opinions are valued and will help us improve. All responses are confidential. Thanks for helping us out! https://forms.gle/R1tzyjA9DXbMhSfq5

"Chess is back!!! We start practices on Tuesday the 8th after lunch until about 2:30. We will do 8th grade and above on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6th and 7th grade on Mondays and Wednesdays. Once we get going and see what our numbers are I hope to fold 5th graders into the mix. We have modified our dividers so that kids have a screen between them and their opponent. We have gloves for the kids "moving hand" We can also play remotely if we need to. So everything should be safe. Nobody knows how many tournaments will be possible this year but at least we should be able to play a few schools on-line. But of all things you would think that chess would be possible. Anyway we start next Tuesday."

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Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, September 10, 2020! Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/52203YF

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A note from Mrs. Black for our 6-12 students. She will be communicating with students through Google Classroom, so if you have any question please reach out. https://5il.co/k1k5

August 2020 board meeting agenda https://5il.co/k1jn Resolution on the budget 20-21 https://5il.co/k1jo

Mr. Waggener reviews how our first day back will be! https://drive.google.com/file/d/11vZrZpdo_GyR_sH9nLMCJ3A-7aDtIh0G/view?usp=sharing

We have updated the lunch menu for the start of school next week. https://5il.co/jjgu

On Monday we are asking all parents to certify their child before coming to school. This certification will be done through the parent portal on your TeacherEase account. Parents will login and be prompted to answer a couple questions for each child. If you receive a failed screening, then the student should not attend class and should be kept home. https://5il.co/k0n6

Updated First Day of School Information We are very relieved to announce the health issue we had last week has resulted in a Negative test result. We will now be re-opening the school year on Monday August 24th. Students attending face-to-face instruction in the classroom will report to school or be at their bus stop at the original times. Students will not be allowed to enter any school building before 7:45 am. Face masks will be required to enter the building. Classes are scheduled to begin at 8:10 am and students will be released from school after their lunch periods. The schedule for re-opening school is as follows: • Monday thru Thursday, August 24-28, will be in- school instruction, with Friday being our first Remote-Learning day. • Monday thru Thursday, August 31st – September 4th will be in-school instruction, with Friday September 4th being a remote planning day without student instruction. • Students in remote-learning will be contacted by their teachers for further instruction on how to begin their school day.

We want to make sure that all 6-8th grade students have a device to take home this year. As we move closer to distributing Chromebooks to students, we want to provide some information. Once we distribute a Chromebook to your child, they will be responsible for bringing the device to school each day and making sure it is charged at home during the evening. This will also provide a device for your child to use on remote learning days. Chargers will be provided along with the device. We are asking that you read and submit our Acceptable Use of School Technology agreement. Please take a minute to complete the Google form for your child. If for some reason you do not wish for your child to bring a device home with them, please contact Wesley Koehler, wkoehler@franklinhigh.com, so we can make arrangements for the device to stay at school. Please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/ebtQG8wH53fDRArH6

Pre-K Families- We will be moving the start date of PK back by one week. We will begin the week of August 31st. Mrs. Purdue will be contacting you to set up (or reschedule) your parent meeting. We apologize for the change in plans and we appreciate your patience as we prepare for a safe entry back into the classroom.

We are scheduling times on Thursday and Friday to distribute Chromebooks to all 6-12th grade students. We are asking parents or students to stop by the school during these times to pick up a device in the high school gym. Thursday August 20: 9:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday August 21: 9:00am-2:00pm

Attention Parents and Students. Due to concerns of a potential health risk, our first student attendance day, whether face-to-face or remote learning, has been moved back. We are seeking guidance from the Morgan County Health Department, and will provide more information by Friday August 21st.

Attention Parents and Students. After careful discussions over how to best meet the needs of our student population, while still maintaining strict safety measures, Backpacks will be allowed this year. Due to social distancing, students are not allowed to use our lockers. Backpacks will afford them a better method of transporting their materials from class to class. Please help us by monitoring what is put into backpacks and try to keep them as clean as possible. Thank you for your continued assistance in making our return to Face-to-Face learning a success. By working together, we can overcome the virus and remain Franklin Strong. Mr. Waggener Mrs. Willman